2023 Citroën C3 Aircross review - does big size offer big value? | OVERDRIVE

[@elemental9039]

Do people not consider premium suspension, class leading handling and engine refinement as features? Or is it only useless gimmicks like fancy door handles, sunroof, etc that counts as “specs” because looking at the comments, that’s a very worrying trend for the future of Indian automotive industry. 😳

[@geminijatin]

have you seen anyone mentioning about "Safety"... probably that could have in contention (as a premium feature) when a new car is launched.. or we are bus bhagwan bharose..

[@shrikantdeshpande2820]

Well said

[@PradeepKumar_prad_pune]

Completely agree. I don't care about climate control, wireless charging, sunroof, blah, blah. Give me a car that drives well. I wish Mazda would come to India. That is one company known for its engineering and not for the frills.

[@stebeanshumat]

@@geminijatinlatin ncap and global ncap are two completely different things latin ncap is just too strict once you see the full video of how the car performed in latin ncap you will know that it’s equivalent to at least 4 stars on global ncap

[@THUGPUTIN]

Sorry to say this, but automatic AC, led headlights should be standard... Even if auto AC is neglected, tell me one thing, why they didn't add led headlight when we can get them for c3 and c3 aircross in aftermarket? There's 0 excuse for such behavior... Remember, citroen is getting manufactured in same jeep production plant... Led headlight, door handles, automatic AC can be added and even if it increases price by 1 lakh people would've buyed it... So stop supporting brands for such poor choices.. Nithin gaddkari exposed automakers When he said 1800 to 2000 rupees for airbag.. People really never thought of looking at the price of airbags in car thinking it would be premium... Same goes to Maruti Suzuki fronx who don't want to give connected lights on lower model but aftermarket you can get it from same supplier that provides it to suzuki and it can be added to lower models too.. Indian automakers are looting people..

[@princevarughese6419]

The problem with Citroen is their unusual pricing. The eC3 wouldve been a roaring success if they had priced it between 8-10L. Instead it cost 13+L on road. If they study the market and price it accordingly, they can get a foothold in this market. If else, it won't't be long before they'll exit India.

[@1pasupaty]

How can they price less than Tiago ev.they should price equal to Tiago ev

[@rajatchaudhary1988]

​@@chandrakantpatil9120😂😂😂👍👍

[@freedomkhalsa]

Lol 8L? 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Starboardstoicruise-ls4fy]

Hahaha don't decide car prices as ur paying capacity. Infact I would say they have really degraded their brand by selling at such low price.i mean how can they have a car prices so low and then have a C5 aircross peiced at 45L. Just shows their change in targetting the market catagory.

[@uday1997j]

Absolutely nailed the entire review. Don't get to see such no-nonsense videos these days. More power to you, Sir.

[@madhurajr4454]

One of the best reviewers of the lot... Loved the car, missing some key features but if prices are good, Citroen gonna hit bullseye 🎯

[@suhrtInsights]

Citroen is known for its suspension technology. It will most certainly provide better riding comfort with our pothole-ridden roads. Also, with best in class Torque of 190Nm it would have great pickup and acceleration at low revs.

[@captainsambit]

Very detailed and nice review sir. Spot on in terms of pointing out the Pros and Cons. Citroen always missed out on few of the creature comforts. Honestly, 3 things on the C3 Aircross could have made it so much more palatable: Automatic Climate Control Sunroof (Not asking for Panoramic as well) and the most important thing Automatic Gearbox Now because of these misses, this vehicle will continue to feel incomplete as per Indian customer demands. Worried as to how the market will respond.

[@JinxedMagician]

I needed only an automatic version n I would have booked it.

[@ramanagunda8961]

@@JinxedMagician Launching on 29th Jan

[@nagraj2k1]

Only morons want sunroofs in a hot country like Imdia

[@user-yo7ek6hg9u]

Absolutely great car however missing below 1. Change door handle. There must be some difference between Aircross and Wagon R 2. Headlight should be projector LED 3. Rear AC vent need to move foot area AT option should be available

[@1988pavan]

Even the latest BMW X1 gets this type of door handles only😂

[@paulm.k.8740]

I will buy a 5-seater automatic if it comes within 6 months (with a little more upgradings). The dead pedal, better head lights, cruise control, etc., may be kept in abeyance for the automatic.

[@RickyRisha410]

How's experience? I'm planning to buy 7 seater

[@sumitnajhoon8692]

PROS: 👉good and proportnate looks 👉Good ride and handling characteristics 👉 Excellent suspension set-up 👉Responsive engine, although its small , but yes it's adequate. CONS: 👉over excessive cost cutting 👉Not so well engineered rear seats ( its better as 5 seater ) 👉 interior material quality, fit n finish 👉 Missing out on basics like cruise control, climate control, grab handles , ac vents ( considering what competition offers) But , it will all boil down to price point. Which segment customer its ACTUALLY targeting, COMPACT SUV ( nexon / magnite / breeza) or 4+m crowded segment ( creta / seltos ) Maybe , they will sought it in between both the COMPACT and 4+mts segment, and will try to catch customers from both . Anither important point is the higher TAX rates this vehicle will attract as in comparison to C3 hatch

[@cacti8644]

Thanks for proper review..... Sick of youtubers who say good for free lease cars.......

[@ompandey4260]

Citroen is the best option in segment

[@drpallavroy514]

Pricing....pricing is the 🗝️ ...A major factor whether Citroen can jump up or tumble down with this product

[@aneesh8963]

Its an amazing car, i would like them to add led headlights, cruise control.

[@preethkumar1]

They should bring a diesel engine for this model with likes of nexon in terms of fuel efficiency. This petrol engine gives poor milege and gives single digit in city and not more than 12 kms in highway as per the overdrive observation. Moreover Citroen are know for diesel engine and Tata nexon or Mahindra uses Pugeot Citroen designed engine .

[@elan29778]

I have tested C3 AIrcross , i just want to know whether pure tech 110 engine is reliable for long run. Can you clarify Naturally aspirated engine or Turbo charged engine is better. If possible can you suggest which can better value for money C3 Aircross / Tata Nexon / Breeza.

[@prassannaraghavan]

I would like to know this outsider car will be competetion to which models? already there are so many favorite choices for customers in the market. And many MPVs are still to come.

[@rajasekharpabolu5292]

Main drawback of the Citroen C3 Aircross it's with 3 Cylinder Engine Vehicle.

[@venukrithish007]

What abt Volkswagen or Skoda. They're all now using 3 cylinder engines

[@ParthRastogi]

not ignoring the fact that the engine is more powerful than same price segment cars.

[@1pasupaty]

I just pray this company pulls it off with the price.all previous models failed but this still could be a savior for em they invested a lot of money. I pray for em

[@sreekanths1817]

This car reminds me of mini countryman

[@reubenbose936]

Its surprising all the modern fwd suvs’ are still lacklustre in comparison to what Mahindra offered with their xuv 500 (the first monocoque fwd i think) Powerful engines, tough build, space, features, safety net, service & spares, awd. Hope to see an all new 500 soon 🖖🖖

[@chandrakantpatil9120]

Mahindra engine is garbage so it's built quality. Won't buy Mahindra free of cost

[@sankarkumar-hx3qw]

Does both seat varients have ISOfix mounts?

[@jeffery2211]

7.5L on road for Base varient will help citroen withstand the competition

[@venukrithish007]

Whatt

[@adityanirmal4164]

🤣🤣

[@jeffery2211]

When top varient itself can't match with other brands, base would have almost nothing.

[@viptech3491]

8.5 ex showroom will be start

[@jeffery2211]

@@viptech3491 considering good seat and awesome shock absorbers, people may buy.

[@pavneetsingh9161]

You can't disagree they have exceptional ride quality but its irrational to charge that much premium for it.

[@SuperAkashrana]

Rightly said, its all down to the price. Perhaps if priced right it will find takers for otherwise behind on times package. Citroen need to start looking at India for what it is and stop looking at it from the Tata Nano lens as the low cost factor killed it.

[@odiaguyreacts]

Exactly. The phrase I have been looking for. Behind on times. Just found out it gives a mileage of about 12.2 on the highway with 4 people and ac on. That too on a manual transmission. So cannot really woo customers in fuel economy like Suzuki does. Also there is no comprehensive crash test ratings. Cannot really woo customers like Tata. Citroen should really really sit and think about how they wanna play their hand with this C3A. I am quite concerned.

[@sanukrishnan7081]

Excellent review.. 👌

[@shankarbalan3813]

India is very tough for any car maker to crack. It is a market of extremes. Either extreme value seeking, or extreme snob value. And the middle order seems to like only touchscreens, infotainment, gizmos, sunroofs and stuff.

[@jatinrst1]

A car with great handling , suspension - you will actually love it - however in terms of interiors quality - new alto seems better 😅- biggest turn offs are AC controls & keys

[@KurianSherin]

Safety is the Question

[@bharti1339]

Citroen should price the c3 air cross more attractively!

[@uthkarshnaik6608]

This needs to be priced around 15lac on road for top end for a spacious comfortable vehicle

[@balajik8232]

Still less speccd than a taigun kushaq astor creta seltos grand vitara hyrder and the list goes on….11L ex showroom may do wonders…nothing above Touch screen is not the only USP of a car… In that sense, astor is segment king for a base model with all bells and whistles

[@thefricklebrat]

That is also very high.. It must be rounded within 12-13.5 Lakh On-road.

[@balajik8232]

@@thefricklebrat 13.5L may work only for the cities where they have service centres

[@odiaguyreacts]

Anything beyond 12lacs on road and this car will be go down as the example of how not to make cars. Citroen has underestimated how much Indian people love basic features. Come on man, in 2023, how can you not offer basic features like Auto Ac, Rear ac vents, auto fold mirrors, led projector headlights and 6 airbags. These are extremely basic features now. With all of this missing, anything beyond 12-12.5 lacs on road, this car wont sell. And honestly no one really cares about those 2 portable seats at the back because it anyways eliminates all usable boot space. In a world of nicely specced 4 metre suvs, this one sticks out like a sore thumb.

[@rahulkrish9840]

It will go upto 23 lakhs on road for top end automatic if they bring a diesel

[@libran3king]

how is the build quality ??

[@sanurawat1651]

I need power USB on rear view mirror for the dashcam, ventilated seats, good quality AC, decent mileage with decent power & reliability.... That's it..... Sunroof digital cluster are all bullshittery

[@kiranm6749]

Smart way to hit both suv and mpv 😅. Its true jugad way of sneeking into both segments with one car .😂

[@kkr3591]

Welcome back Sir, Nice review.

[@ravisheoran8111]

Nice coverage but 1.2 litre engine 110 bhp for a seven seater car with single digit fuel economy doesn’t make it a preferable option irrespective of price. Nothing very exciting about the car especially with bare minimum features.

[@prakashkothakurasivenkatar2915]

If they price it equal to Creta or Seltos, then it will be declared as dead on arrival

[@ferbinxyz]

It's a lot cheaper than Creta and Seltos

[@nitinmamgain7677]

projector lights would have done wonders though i m not into features

[@user-wq9it7nx4w]

Seeing this video I remembered bacchan of sholay going to mausi for Dharmendra wedding discussion

[@iamSamik]

I don't understand why track reveiw need to be done in a field with obstacles. Take the car in any Indian road after rainy season. Review will be real life example 😊

[@frederikdsouza4006]

Irony we were using those padmini ambassador standard like third rated cars spending our resources now have more better classes choice is what we choose where we lack behind only consumption is.not there are many things.

[@karthickraja7998]

*CITROEN* along with Renault Nissan Soon to join the Honours Board Sharing names with Ford Fiat Chevy & Mitsu☺️😀

[@muralimohant.d.2200]

Make this hybrid or get diesel. It has lot of potential. It looks phenomenal. Get rid of 3 row.

[@neerajsarpal1686]

Base prise should approx 8.50000

[@Gamerlegend999]

What is the Safety Rating of this Car?

[@MikBT]

Why the citroen c3 aircross looks different to the citroen c3 aircross in europe? I much prefer the look of the c3 aircross in India

[@rameinaussie]

Ride quality is the most important thing as driver. The Korea cars are craps

[@ChandanSharmaFamily]

Mechanically amazing .. best vehicle for nuclear family

[@tusharmore937]

Rohit your are just awesome ❤

[@sagarkalasa]

The off road thing that this so called suv can do even my 13 year old Swift can

[@kennongri]

Sir what’s you height?

[@TheLazyWandererMys]

Forget everything else, how can they miss something as basic as ACC in a super competitive segment, which is basically like a luxury segment for the middle class family? Even after over one year of its launch, I have only seen 3 C3s in my city and even on my recent trips to Bangalore during this time I wasn't able to spot more than 5-6 (which isnt the usual case with most manufacturer cars in this price bracket). Citroen SHOULD have priced the car better, especially considering it lacks both build quality and safety or even a decent feature list. I really hope they price the C3A in a more sensible way, more so when the segment bestsellers offer so much more.

[@odiaguyreacts]

No ACC, no Led headlight, No rear ac vents, No start stop switch. I dont know who at Citroen did their so called Market Research. A full specced Baleno has all of this and then some more

[@TheLazyWandererMys]

@@odiaguyreacts ACC, start stop, yes. Rear vents the 7 seater version has. LED headlight in my personal opinion is a overhyped thing. I driven a few with LED headlight and they are practically useless unless you have clear weather and lighter shade of Tar roads. Anything else, it doesnt really help, besides irritating oncoming traffic as most will switch to high beam to see anything at all. But rest, yes, Citroen had to do their research. The only saving grace now is pricing it right. I have very little hopes though.

[@SuyashKaul]

​@@odiaguyreactsthey have made this car for a more mature market and placed in India. 🤦🏻‍♂️ Indians don't look for a powerful ac, great engine and suspension, practicality, these things and equate everything with features. That's why it will not do well sadly but for a no frills buyer, it can make good sense of priced right. Its almost at par with base models of creta, GV, Taigun in equipment and should be priced at that mark. Nothing more

[@odiaguyreacts]

@@TheLazyWandererMys The rear vents on the 7 seater version only. But that model will sell for more price. Why cant Citroen just put the rear ac vents for the 5 seater too? Also, the 7 seater version's middle row has no armrest. What in the world are they saving by cutting that out? Alright, leds, dont give them, but atleast, give us a projector housing for halogen. Reflectors are just not the norm anymore. And also, why do we have to have the flap up door handles? Our 15 year old Zen Estillo has it, it was a norm back then, not now anymore. All depends now on the pricing of this. Again its a manual. Should come cheap.

[@odiaguyreacts]

@@SuyashKaul base model of GV is about 12.5 onroad and thats exactly what I have in mind for this car to be priced at. And GV honestly has more features on offer for the price. Also, we have no comprehensive crash test data available, so can't even wave the flag about being a tank(which tata did and got away with the missing features initially). And what is a no frills buy? Would you accept a 6.7" big size phone with a QVGA screen, single 10 mexapixel camera, 4gb ram, and costs 40k? I dont think so. Unless its a Iphone because Iphone has the BRAND value, which atleast at this time, Citroen India doesn't have. The phone will work absolutely fine. But does the value proposition really match up? Same is my concern with the car. So my point is with amount of missing/dated features Citroen has put into this, they have to undercut everybody in the segment by atleast 1-1.5l onroad to have a shot at decent sales. Look at whats happening with Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger. Those are spacious cars, not gonna lie and have quite good features, but the overall fit and finish isnt at par with rivals and some very dated features comparing to other sub 4 metre suvs is eating their share of the sales.

[@pbctalkstelugu2497]

Everything is good you have done the ground test every thing but you not done with 4 people loaded in car

[@channel_dis]

Looks like Citroen’s market research was done by some fake call center guys 😅 They shouldn’t have entered the Indian market if this was their game plan 😂 They are gonna suffer a lot for the next few years and exit bankrupted !

[@MrNikrulesu]

So true. They should pack up already and avoid future losses if this is their game plan. Lol

[@merajeev007]

In India, same interiors for two different categories of cars is not justified.

[@manishsecret009]

What about build quality..? And also armrest not there for fellow passenger in front and one of the important feature they had given power windows button for rear seat at Center.. why you ignore these important feature from your review .. perhaps sunroof should also have been mentioned

[@siddheshtulaskar7132]

Automatic variant will be available in January 2024 at 12 lakh rupees

[@PradeepKumar-nl7nr]

No showroom in PATNA

[@Cla55icG00se]

14L ex-showroom?! Good luck with that. Will sell worse than C3, which already sells in bad numbers. The market research team spent all their time in team meetings while having tea and biscuits inside AC rooms. I have serious doubts if they even talked to any real customer outside company except their "auto jurno" friends. Good engine and great suspension can only take you so far. And its not like all other vehicles in that range have 10 bhp engine with wooden suspension!

[@munnadubey-jj9pb]

मैं गाड़ी लेना चाहता हूं लेकिन कंफ्यूज हो नई कंपनी है सर्विस कैसा है सर्विस महंगा तो नहीं इसके पार्ट्स मिल जाएंगे की नहीं कोई मुझे बताएं भाई

[@joycalcutta]

How is the build of this car?

[@keralanaturelover196]

Best suspension in india

[@hiran2016]

The pricing is going to be 9.99L??

[@viptech3491]

8.49 lakhs

[@vikasgowda1391]

With this amount of less features they must think about pricing.

[@subinsomasunder4891]

Creta be like, " buhahahahah. This is what i feared for? What a joke. Let me calm down myself with the ventilated seats..

[@prajitsengupta9851]

Will be difficult to sale due to very less features. We are now pampered by Hyundai/Kia/MG by many features

[@user-zb1gz2ul8r]

Build quality

[@TheAbhinav1001]

But why no Automatic 😢

[@gauravborikar8822]

Price should be 9.90 lakh

[@Alex_WorldWideWeb]

It looks the best among the lot. Heard it has the best handling. Engine is small but very refined. Gear box is one of the best too. Alas, Citroen’s wrong decision to make a car which is devoid all those features which we Indians love and are already used to will become the main reason for this car’s doom. However, they do have the habit of adding all these features during the facelift time. So it might be a good decision to wait for the next version.

[@stephenjoseph5094]

I bought your C3 Aircross on January 4th within 70 days it’s suspension damaged steering gear boxes changed now gear shifting is not smooth mileage 12 Km only. Totally disappointed

[@theninadkumthekar]

I'm planning to buy this, could you please elaborate the problems?

[@stephenjoseph5094]

@@theninadkumthekar I have a lot of problems suspension steering box engine sounds rattling sound break pad complaint water leaking from door top it’s utter failure vehicle no responsible person.

[@cyrusthegreat3081]

Zero safety rating?!

[@sunitization]

All so called raised hatchback/tough hatchbacks/mini suvs can do all these things also so blame them? 😂

[@narayan2412]

Its an under powered car

[@subinsomasunder4891]

I mean, just see the door handles for a 10L car in 2023

[@stephenjoseph5094]

ഈ വണ്ടി എടുക്കരുത് എൻ്റെ കൈയ്യിൽ ഇതിൻറെ മനുവൽഉണ്ട് രണ്ടര മാസമേ ആയുള്ളു ബോർപാടിൽ നിന്നും വണ്ടിയുടെ അടിയിൽ നിന്നും ബഹളം പേരു കേട്ട മാജിക് സസ്പെൻഷൻ രണ്ടരമാസം കൊണ്ട് ബുഷ് പോയി ഡാമേജായി റിപ്പയറിങ്ങിന് പാർട്ട്സ് ഇല്ല ചെന്നെന്ന് വരാൻ 15 ദിവസം ഉത്തരവാദിത്വമില്ലാത്ത ഡീലിങ്ങ് കസ്റ്റമർ കെയറിൽ വിളിച്ചാൽ എടുക്കില്ല എടുത്താൽ കാര്യം പറയും മൻപ് കട്ടാക്കും വണ്ടി എടുക്കുന്നവൻ്റെ കാര്യം കട്ടപ്പൊക്ക

[@autoaddict688]

Running 10 yrs behind its competitors 😂😅

[@stephenjoseph5094]

Don’t buy this I took on January there is lots of complaints first suspension complaint body sounds underbody sounds no mileage

[@Dr.SumeshkamatGoa]

10 to 16lakh on road then its good hit

[@mriganksuryavanshi6247]

Disappointed with features… At least they should have basic features like Dedicated Power window button at rear, Projector lead lamps, cruise control, start stop button, Automatic AC, retractable side mirror. These are practical features I don’t haven’t given it. I was planning to purchase this car but features 😓 Cost cutting at its peak

[@jacektylenda6619]

Nietypowy model

[@manjit2861]

FRONT PANEL needs to be REFURBISHED....normal looking air vents should help ....plus ditch the dotted panels...A Good Quality Key..not that flimsy one.....Leave out rear AC vents ..no real use..!!

[@madhusudanpunnakkalappu5253]

3 cylinder engines are not good.

[@rahulkrish9840]

You don't have idea about cars it seems. There are many 3 cylinder engines who are far better than 4 cylinders in terms of performance

[@user-wc9uv7mq2n]

Lack of features are a simple no-no. Indians can't be fooled no more. French class leading suspension is welcome, though 😮

[@spicace]

No automatic and No climate control is a big turn off.

[@jayz1112]

Taareef to aise kar raha hai jaise baap ne banayi ho iske

[@pranjal70]

Another taxi market contender

[@sunitization]

I have never seen any car having more prominent costing. Other companies also do cost cutting but they able to hide that fact. Here citreon flaunting old school flap type handles, not even projectors, 4 nuts in the wheels for such large car looks very cheap 😂

[@fireplace4k_UHD]

Bhai tere English bolne se isski safety rating Zero se 5 nahi ho jayengi. 😂

[@kkschool459]

citreon is absolute nonsense, they are doing paid promotion through social media

[@christopherjongte865]

A lot of money for something so less.

[@imranimmi44]

Well paid Citroen to overdrive 😂😂😂 false review, Plz don't miss guide viewers.

[@adityas.momentsoftravel]

Its a weak product, nothing about the car is exciting

[@shawnpenn]

Flop

[@ankurkumarsriwastwa2216]

Unwatchable video…too many adds. Will check another reviews with less adds.